Throughout August, the international French-language network TV5 Monde offers a rich lineup of entertaining films, series, and variety shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discover our round-up of the must-see programs this month below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Special event:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Festival du film francophone d\u2019Angoul\u00eame \u2013 C\u00e9r\u00e9monie de cl\u00f4ture\u2014September 5 at 11:30pm ET\/8:30pm PT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In celebration of the 19th Francophonie Summit, the closing ceremony for the Festival du Film Francophone d’Angoul\u00eame. Under the presidency of actress and director Kristin Scott Thomas this 17th festival, held from 27 August to 1st September 2024, offered an opportunity to pay tribute to the Moroccan film industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Genre<\/strong>: Awards Ceremony (France, 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n La ligne droite<\/strong>\u2014September 5 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT<\/p>\n\n\n\n (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In celebration of the Paralympics <\/p>\n\n\n\n When Le\u00efla leaves prison, she meets Yannick, an athlete who has just lost his sight. Running is the only discipline that he can still practice, with someone to guide him during training. Le\u00efla, a former, top-level athlete, decides to help him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: R\u00e9gis Wargnier (France, 2010) <\/p>\n\n\n\n La voie royale<\/strong>\u2014 September 8 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Encouraged by her math teacher, a brilliant student leaves the family farm to attend a preparatory science class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Mermoud (France, Switzerland, 2023) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Harragas<\/strong>\u2014September 26 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In celebration of the 19th Francophonie Summit<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also streaming on TV5MONDEplus beginning September 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n The scene is Mostaganem, on the Algerian coast. This is the story of a group preparing to illegally cross the Mediterranean to try and reach Spain, which they see as an open door to the European Eldorado. Hassan, a people smuggler, sets about training ten ”illegals” from southern Algeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: Merzak Allouache (France, Algeria, 2009) Perdrix<\/strong>\u2014September 29 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In celebration of the 19th Francophonie Summit Also streaming on TV5MONDEplus<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pierre Perdrix has been enjoying an enchanted though restless existence since the enigmatic Juliette Webb burst into his life. A stranger who landed in his family’s unique world like a meteorite, and who by her presence alone will force this tight-knit microcosm to redefine their boundaries and, finally begin to fully live their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director<\/strong>: Erwan Le Duc (France, 2019) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tout pour Agn\u00e8s<\/strong>\u2014September 10 & 17 at 11:30pm ET\/8:30pm PT (French ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Season 1 premiere<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ren\u00e9e Le Roux runs the Palais de la M\u00e9dit\u00e9rran\u00e9e, one of France’s leading casinos, with an iron fist. It may be an institution but it is in trouble, ruined by poor management and under attack from the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ren\u00e9e Le Roux has taken over as manager of the Palais. But when she refuses to appoint him general director, Maurice Agnelet vows revenge. He then sets out to win the heart of her daughter Agn\u00e8s, she’s already in love with him and he knows it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7Agn\u00e8s Le Roux is missing, and no-one has seen her for four months. When Ren\u00e9e Le Roux raises the alarm, the police find a mysterious farewell note in the young woman’s flat that gives the impression she’s committed suicide. But her mother refuses to believe it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The years pass and the investigation stagnates. Only Ren\u00e9e Le Roux continues the fight to discover the truth about Agn\u00e8s’s death. Found guilty in the financial chapter of the case, Maurice Agnelet finds himself in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: Vincent Garenq (France, 2023) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Jean de la Fontaine, l\u2019homme qui aimait les fables<\/strong>\u2014September 9 at 3:00pm ET\/12:00pm PT (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In celebration of the 19th Francophonie Summit<\/p>\n\n\n\n Readers seemingly never tire of the gaiety and modernity of the ”Fables” by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695). Updated in 1668, these texts have always been illustrated by artists, with striking images which help reveal the fable writer\u2019s personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: Pascale Bouh\u00e9nic (France, 2021) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Demain l’Afrique<\/strong>\u2014September 11 at 3:00pm ET\/12:00pm PT (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In celebration of the 19th Francophonie Summit<\/p>\n\n\n\n Raed Hammoud explores Dakar, Senegal, a city that combines elegance and hospitality. An opportunity to meet circus trainers and surfers, working to help the youngsters living on the streets. He also enjoys an opportunity to chat to artists, a rapper, and a designer, fascinated by Senegalese culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: Guillaume Beaudoin (Canada, 2023) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Azzedine Ala\u00efa, un couturier fran\u00e7ais<\/strong>\u2014September 24 at 3:00pm ET\/12:00pm PT (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In celebration of 50 years of Paris Fashion Week<\/p>\n\n\n\n From his birthplace of Tunisia to the Parisian Marais, where he set up his fashion house and workshops, the exceptional career of Azzedine Ala\u00efa (1935-2017), a farmer’s son who became a great French couturier. A look back at his formative years and triumph, in the 1980s, thanks to figure-hugging outfits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: Olivier Nicklaus (France, 2021) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Paris, Capitale de la mode ! 50 ans de fashion week !<\/strong>\u2014September 25 at 8:30pm ET\/5:30pm PT (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In celebration of 50 years of Paris Fashion Week<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also streaming on TV5MONDEplus beginning September 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2024 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Paris Fashion Week. We look back at half a century of creativity since Kenzo and Rykiel’s arrival in the 1970s, including the rise of Gaultier, Lacroix, Mugler, and Lagerfeld in the 1980s… An event now accessible to everyone thanks to social networks. Directed and narrated by renowned fashion documentary filmmaker and journalist, Lo\u00efc Prigent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: Lo\u00efc Prigent (France, 2024) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Les Cyclades<\/strong>\u2014Streaming beginning September 4 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n As teenagers, Blandine and Magalie were inseparable. When they meet again, several years later, they decide to finally take the trip they’d always dreamed of: to Greece! The only problem is that the two former friends now have very different approaches to life… and holidays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: Marc Fitoussi (France, 2022) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Les algues vertes<\/strong>\u2014Streaming beginning September 4 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following the recent deaths of locals on beaches in Brittany, a reporter investigates the mystery surrounding algae that may have caused these tragic deaths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: Pierre Jolivet (France, 2023) <\/p>\n\n\n\n D\u00e9lits mineurs<\/strong>\u2014 Streaming beginning September 4 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In celebration of the 19th Francophonie Summit<\/p>\n\n\n\n Juvenile Court, Geneva. Three women, a judge, an educator and an inspector with contrasted methods try to help young people being pursued by the law. Everyone will have to take risks and make choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: Nicole Borgeat (Switzerland, 2023) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Chez Maupassant<\/strong>\u2014 Streaming Season 1 beginning September 4 (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In celebration of the 19th Francophonie Summit<\/p>\n\n\n\n A television anthology based on the short stories written by Guy de Maupassant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: Laurent Heynemann, G\u00e9rard Jourd’hui, Denis Malleval (France, 2007) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Les Pays d’en haut<\/strong>\u2014 Now streaming<\/a> (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In celebration of the 19th Francophonie Summit<\/p>\n\n\n\n A journey to rural Quebec in the late 19th century against a backdrop of challenges posed by the colonisation of this faraway land, collusion between the church and politicians and the difficult living conditions of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: Sylvain Archambault (Canada, 2015) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trentenaires<\/strong>\u2014 Now streaming<\/a> (English ST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In celebration of the 19th Francophonie Summit<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Charleroi, we follow the adventures of a group of friends, bound by a shared trauma. Each faces the challenges of their generation, trying to keep their personal lives on an even keel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Director: Sylvain Archambault (Belgium, 2022) <\/p>\n\n\n\n La librairie francophone<\/strong>\u2014 Now streaming<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In celebration of the 19th Francophonie Summit<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Authors and booksellers from France, Switzerland, Canada and Belgium discuss their top picks and the books making the news in their respective countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Host: Emmanuel Kh\u00e9rad (France, 2022) <\/p>\n\n\n\nFilms<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cast<\/strong>: Rachida Brakni, Cyril Descours, Cl\u00e9mentine C\u00e9lari\u00e9
Genre<\/strong>: Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast<\/strong>: Suzanne Jouannet, Marie Colomb, Maud Wyler
Genre<\/strong>: Drama
Awards<\/strong>: 2024 C\u00e9sar Awards Most Promising Actress Nominee<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast:<\/strong> Nabil Asli, Seddik Benyagoub, Mohamed Takerret
Genre:<\/strong> Drama
Awards<\/strong>: 2009 Dubai Film Festival FIPRESCI Prize, Muhr Arab Special Jury Prize, and Human Rights Film Network Award; 2009 Valencia Mostra Golden Palm Tree Winner<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast<\/strong>: Swann Arlaud, Maud Wyler, Fanny Ardant, Nicolas Maury
Genre<\/strong>: Comedy
Awards<\/strong>: 2019 Bayard d\u2019Or for Best First Work, The Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur<\/p>\n\n\n\nSeries<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cast: Mich\u00e8le Laroque, Marie Zabukovec, Yannick Choirat, Christophe Favre
Genre: Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\nDocumentaries<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Genre: Documentary, culture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Host: Raed Hammoud
Genre: Documentary, travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Genre: Documentary, fashion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Genre: Documentary, fashion<\/p>\n\n\n\nTV5 Monde Plus<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Films<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cast: Laure Calamy, Olivia C\u00f4te, Kristin Scott Thomas
Genre: Comedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast: C\u00e9line Sallette, Nina Meurisse, Julie Ferrier
Genre: Drama, thriller<\/p>\n\n\n\nSeries<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cast: No\u00e9mie Schmidt, Marie Gillain, Assa Sylla
Genre: Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast: Marie-Anne Chazel, Fran\u00e7oise Gillard, Thomas Chabrol
Genre: Dramedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast: Vincent Leclerc, Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse, Maxime Le Flaguais, Antoine Bertrand
Genre: Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast: Marie Diaby, Amandine Hinnekens, Carole Matagne
Genre: Dramedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Genre: Literary series<\/p>\n\n\n\n